Sclereid
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-024866
A type of sclerenchyma cell which is various in shape (e.g., isodiametric, branched, star-shaped, etc.) and characteristically has cell walls which are pitted, thick, and lignified. Sclereids, like fiber cells, occur in many parts of the plant and provide
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-024866 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Biological substances |
| References | EPA EV-Biological Substances-Plants-Plant Parts & Systems |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A type of sclerenchyma cell which is various in shape (e.g., isodiametric, branched, star-shaped, etc.) and characteristically has cell walls which are pitted, thick, and lignified. Sclereids, like fiber cells, occur in many parts of the plant and provide",
"subject": "Biological substances",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/sclereid/"
}
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